Certain 6-piperazinoalkylaminopurines

ABSTRACT

WHEREIN R1 is hydrogen or lower alkyl; R2 is phenyl or benzyl, optionally substituted by halogen, lower alkyl or lower alkoxy; and A is lower alkylene optionally substituted by a hydroxyl group; AND THE PHARMACOLOGICALLY COMPATIBLE SALTS THEREOF; HAVE OUTSTANDING ANTI-OEDEMA, ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AND ANTI-ALLERGIC ACTIVITY.   New purine compounds of the formula

United States Patent 1 Thiel et al.

[ 1 CERTAIN 6-PIPERAZINOALKYLAMINOPURINES [75] Inventors:

[ Nov. 11, 1975 Walter-Gunar Friebc, Darmstadt; Kurt Stash, Mannheim;Egon R l Roesch, Mannheim; Androniki N-A-N 11-3 Roesch, Mannheim. all ofGermany [73] Assignee: Boehringer Mannheim G.m.b.H., I

Mannheim, Germany L 22 Filed: June 12, 1974 n g [2]] Appl. No.1 478,799

i i wherein [30] Foreign Application Priority Data Rl is hydrogen orlower alkyl;

- i r 2 Jul 4. I973 Germany -334009 2 is p y or y v OptionallySubstituted y 52 us. Cl .2 260/252; 424/253 halogen lower alkyl or lowera'koxyl and [51] lm. Cl." ,0 c071) 473/32 A is lower alkylene OptionallySubstituted by 58 Field of Search 260/252 y y group;

and the pharmacologically compatible salts thereof; [56] ReferencesCited have outstanding anti-oedema, anti-inflammatory and UNITED STATESPATENTS 3.()l6.378 H1962 Rock et ul. 1457163 7/l969 Regnier et a].

Primary E.\'aminer-Donald G. Daus Assistant E,\'anrinerAnne Marie T.Tighe anti-allergic activity.

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Sprung CERTAIN 6-PIPERAZINOALKYLAMINOPURINES The present invention isconcerned with new purine compounds and therapeutic compositions andmethods employing such compounds.

The new purine compounds of the invention have the formula:

l N-A-H ir-R I (I) m N H wherein R, is hydrogen or lower alkyl;

R is phenyl, or benzyl, optionally substituted by halogen, lower alkylor lower alkoxy; and

A is lower alkylene optionally substituted by a hydroxyl group; and thepharmacologically compatible salts thereof.

We have found that the new compounds of general formula (I) have ananti-oedema action and reduce capillary permeability. They can suppressthe liberation and action of histamine and serotonine and thus also havean anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic action.

The new compounds according to the present invention can be prepared,for example, by reacting a piperazinyl compound of the general formula:

wherein R R and A have the same meanings as above, with a purinederivative of the general formula N 5: (m). kw N H wherein X is areactive residue, whereafter, if desired, the reaction product obtainedis reacted with an acid to give the corresponding pharmacologicallycompatible salt.

The alkylene chain can contain 2 to 5 and preferably 2 or 3 carbonatoms. The lower alkyl and alkoxy radicals contain 1 to 5 and preferably1 to 3 carbon atoms; they can be straight-chained or branched. Thehalogen substituents can be fluorine, chlorine or bromine atoms. Thereactive residue X can be a halogen atom or an alkylthio or benzylthioradical.

When X is a halogen atom, the reaction is preferably carried out in asolvent, for example dioxan, at boiling temperature. When X is analkylthio or benzylthio group, higher temperatures are needed for thereaction; it is best to use an excess of amine of general for- 2 mula(II) as solvent, preferably at a temperature of l30-l50C.

The compounds of general formulae (II) and (III) are either knowncompounds or can easily be prepared from known compounds by well-knownmethods.

The pharmacologically compatible salts can be prepared in theconventional manner, for example, by neutralization of the compounds (I)with non-toxic inorganic or organic acids, for example, hydrochloricacid, sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid, hydrobromic acid, acetic acid,lactic acid, citric acid, malic acid, salicylic acid, malonic acid,maleic acid or succinic acid.

The new compounds (1) according to the present invention and the saltsthereof can be administered in liquid or solid form, enterally orparenterally. For this purpose, at least one of the new compounds (I)and/or at least one salt thereof is admixed with a solid or liquidpharmaceutical diluent or carrier. All the conventional forms ofadministration can hereby be used, for example, tablets, capsules,dragees, syrups, solutions, suspensions and the like. As injectionmedium, it is preferred to use water which contains the usual additivesfor injection solutions, such as stabilizing agents, solubilizing agentsand buffers. Additives of this kind in clude, for example, tartrate andcitrate buffers, ethanol, complex-forming agents (for exampleethylenediamine-tetraacetic acid and the non-toxic salts thereof) andhigh molecular weight polymers (for example liq uid polyethylene oxide)for viscosity regulation. Liquid carrier materials for injectionsolutions must be sterile and are preferably placed into ampoules. Solidcarrier materials include, for example, starch, lactose, mannitol,methyl cellulose, talc, highly-dispersed silicic acid, high molecularweight fatty acids (for example stearic acid), gelatine, agar-agar,calcium phosphate, magnesium stearate, animal and vegetable fats andsolid high molecular weight polymers (for example polyethylene glycols);compositions suitable for oral administration can, if desired, containflavoring and/or sweetening agents.

The following Examples are given for the purpose of illustrating thepresent invention.

EXAMPLE 1 Preparation of 6-[ 2-( 4-Phenyl-pipe razino )-ethylaminol-purine A solution of 6.16 g (0.03 mol)2-(4-phenylpiperazino)-ethylamine in 25 ml. anhydrous dioxan was addedto 4.62 g. (0.03 mol) -chloropurine and 6.06 g. (0.06 mol) triethylaminein ml. anhydrous dioxan and the reaction mixture was heated under refluxfor 5 hours. After standing for 15 hours at ambient temperature, theprecipitate obtained was filtered off with suction and washed with waterand ether. There were obtained 8.30 g. (85.6% of theory) of crudeproduct with a melting point of 2l8-22lC. After recrystallization fromethanol, there were obtained 7.70 g. (79.5% of theory)6-[2-(4-phenyl-piperazino)-ethylamino]- purine, which melted at 2l922|C.

The following compounds were prepared in an analogous manner:

6-{ 2-[ 4-( 2-chlorophenyl )-piperazino l-ethylamino purine from6-chloropurine and 2-[4-( 2-chlorophenyl)-piperazino]-ethylamine; yield47% of theory; m.p. l86-l87C., after recrystallization from ethanol;

6- 3-( 4-phenylpiperazino )-propylamino] -purine from 6-chloropurine and3-(4-phenyl-piperazino)- propylamine; yield 62% of theory; m.p.212214C., after recrystallization from ethanol;

6-{ 3-[4-( 2-chlorophenyl )-piperazino]- propylaminol-purine from6-chloropurine and 3-[4-( 2- chlorophenyl)-piperazino]-propylamine;yield 77% of theory; m.p. l93-194C.; after recrystallization from ethylacetate;

6- 3-1 4-( 2-methylphenyl )-piperazino]- propylamino}-purine from6-chloropurine and 3-[4-(2- methylphenyl)-piperazino]-propylamine; yield49% of theory; m.p. l83-l84C., after recrystallization from ethanol;

6-{ 3-[ 4-( Z-methoxyphenyl )-piperazino]- propylamino }-purine from6-ch1oropurine and 3-[4-( 2- methoxyphenyl)-piperazinol-propylamine;yield 78% of theory; m.p. l94-195C., after recrystallization from ethylacetate;

6- 3-[4-( 3 -chlorophenyl )-piperazino]- propylamino}-purine from6-chlor0purine and 3-[4-( 3- chlorophenyl )-piperazino -propylamine;yield 45.5% of theory; m.p. 208209C., after recrystallization fromisopropanol;

6- {3-[ 4-(4-ethy1phenyl )-piperazinol-propylamino} purine from6-chloropurine and 3-[4-(4-ethylphenyl)- piperazinol-propylamine; yield62% of theory; m.p. 2092l1C., after recrystallization from isopropanol;

6-{3-[4-(4-chlorobenzyl)-piperazino]- propylamino }-purine from6chloropurine and 3-[4-(4- chlorobenzyl)-piperazino]-propylamine; yield40% of theory; m.p. 158159C., after recrystallization from ethylacetate;

6-1N-ethyl-N-3-(4phenylpiperazino)-propylamino]- purine from6-chloropurine and N-ethyl-N-3-(4- phenylpiperazino)-propylamine; yield66% of theory; m.p. l55-156C., after recrystallization from ethanol;

6-[ 2-hydro xy-3-( 4-phenylpiperazino )-propylamino purine from6-chloropurine and 2-hydroxy-3-(4- phenylpiperazino)-propylamine; yield60% of theory; m.p. 22022lC., after recrystallization from ethanol;

6-{3-[4-(4-isopropoxyphenyl)-piperazino]- propylamino}-purine from6-chloropurine and 3-[4-(4- isopropoxyphenyl)-piperazino]-prpy1amine;yield 60% of theory; mp. 228C after recrystallization from isopropanol;

6-{ 3-[ 4-( 4-bromophenyl )-piperazino] propy1amino}-purine from6-ch1oropurine and 3-[4-(4 bromophenyl)-piperazino]-propylamine; yield76% of theory; m.p. 254255C., after recrystallization from dimethylformamide;

6-{ 3-[4-( 4-isopropylphenyl )-piperazino]- propylaminol-purine from6-chloropurine and 3-[4-(4- isopropylphenyll-piperazinol-propylamine;yield 67% of theory; mp. 224225C., after recrystallization fromisopropanol;

6-{ 3-[4-( 3-bromophenyl )-piperazino]- propylamino}-purine from6-chloropurine and 3-[4-( 3- bromophenyl)-piperazino]-propylamine; yield83% of theory; mp. 2l22l3C., after recrystallization from methanol;

6- {3-[4-(4-bromobenzyl )-piperazino]- propylamino }-purine from6-chloropurine and 3-[4-(4- bromobenzyl)-piperazino]-propylamine; yield79% of theory; mp. 164C, after recrystallization from ethyl acetate;

EXAMPLE 2 Preparation of 6- N-Methyl-N- 3 4-phenyl-piperazinopropylamino l-purine 3.32 g. (0.02 mol) 6-methylthiopurine and 11.65 g.(0.05 mol) N-methyl-N-3-(4-phenyl-piperazino)- propylamine were heatedfor 16 hours at C. in a bomb tube. After cooling, excess amine waswashed out from the reaction mixture with ether and the solid residuewas recrystallized from ethanol. There were obtained 7.50 g. (771% oftheory) 6-[N-methyl-N-3-(4- phenyl-piperazino)-propylaminol-purine; m.p.20l202C.

The new compounds of this invention have antiedematous activity andreduce capillary permeability. They can suppress the liberation, or theactivity, of histamine and serotonin and, thus, also have ananti-inflamrnatory and anti-allergic action.

A substance commercially available under the trademarkDiethylcarbamazine, i.e., l-diethylcarbamoyl- 4-methyl-piperazine, wasused as a comparison compound. It is known that this compound inhibitsthe mast cell degranulation, i.e. has an antiallergic action.

The inhibition of mast cell degranulation in rats caused by theintraperitoneal injection of dextran was used as the test method forcomparison of the substances set forth in the Table below (see Fiigner,Experientia 29, 708 (1973) and Orr et al., Immunology, 19, 469 (1970)).

Dextran (average molecular weight 60,000, in 6% solution) was injectedinto rats at 300 mg/kg. i.p. immediately after the test compound wasinjected intravenously. After 15 minutes subsequent to the Dextraninjection, the animals were killed through a blow to the neck andexsanguinated. For the fixation of the mast cells in situ aforma1ine-alcoho1 solution (1:10) was subsequently administered i.p.This solution was permitted to take effect for 5 minutes, the abdominalcavity was opened and two to three small pieces of rat mesenteron wereremoved. These were washed with 0.9% NaCl solution and then dyed forfive minutes in tolui dine-blue-solution (1 ml toluidine-blue 0.1% and7.5 l 0.9% NaCl solution). After washing with 0.9% NaCl solution, themesenteron pieces were spread out on a slide. 200 Mast cells werecounted and the number of the degranulated cells determined (expressedin of the total cells), and stated as MD" (mast cell degranulation).

As a control, in each test two animals were treated with a sodiumchloride solution instead of Dextran i.p.; in these control animalsthere was found an average of 56% of degranulated mast cells.

The results are set forth in the following Table.

*all values are statistically significant relative to control[probability 0.(ll

As shown in the above table, the new compounds have a 5-10 times betteractivity than the known compound Diethylcarbamazine.

The instant compounds make possible comprehensive therapy of acute aswell as chronic phlebological and capillary afflictions as well asvaricose syndromes. The instant compounds retard reactions leading toedemas and swellings, including those of allergic origin. The typicaldaily dosage of to 300 mg results in reducing or eliminating the aboveafflictions, commonly within some days. A preferred dosage is -100 mg.

it will be understood that the specification and examples areillustrative but not limitative of the present invention and that otherembodiments within the spirit and scope of the invention will suggestthemselves to those skilled in the art.

What is claimed is:

l. Purine compound of the formula NAN 13-3 N k it 3 wherein R ishydrogen or lower alkyl;

R is phenyl, benzyl, mono substituted phenyl or mono substituted benzylwherein the substituent is selected from halogen, lower alkyl and loweralkoxy; and

A is lower alkylene or hydroxyloweralkylene.

2. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R is hydrogen.

3. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R, is alkyl of up to 5carbon atoms.

4. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R is phenyl.

S. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R is halophenyl.

6. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R is benzyl.

7. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R is halobenzyl.

8. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R is phenyl or benzylsubstituted by alkyl of up to 5 carbon atoms.

9. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R is phenyl or benzylsubstituted by alkoxy of up to 5 carbon atoms.

10. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein A is alkylene of 2 to5 carbon atoms.

11. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein A is hydroxyalkyleneof 2 to 5 carbon atoms.

12. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 designated 6- 2- [4-(2-chlorophenyl )-piperazino ethylamino}-purine.

l3. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 designated 6- {3-[4-(2-methoxyphenyl )-piperazino propylamino) -purine.

l4. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 designated 6-{ 3-[4-(3-chlorophenyl )-piperazino]- propylamino l-purine.

l5. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 designated 6-[3-(4-phenyl-piperazino)-propylarnino]- purine.

1.PURINE COMPOUND OF THE FORMULA6-((4-R2-PIPERAZINO)-A-N(-R1)-)-9H-PURINE WHEREIN R2 IS HYDROGEN ORLOWER ALKYL, R2 IS PHENYL, BENZYL, MONO SUBSTITUTED PHENYL OR MONOSUBSTITUTED BENZYL WHEREIN THE SUBTITUENT IS SELECTED FROM HALOGEN,LOWER ALKYL AND LOWER ALKOXY, AND A IS LOWER ALKYLENE ORHYDROXYLOWERALKYLENE.
 2. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 whereinR1 is hydrogen.
 3. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R1 isalkyl of up to 5 carbon atoms.
 4. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1wherein R2 is phenyl.
 5. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 whereinR2 is halophenyl.
 6. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R2 isbenzyl.
 7. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R2 ishalobenzyl.
 8. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R2 isphenyl or benzyl substituted by alkyl of up to 5 carbon atoms.
 9. Purinecompound as claimed in claim 1 wherein R2 is phenyl or benzylsubstituted by alkoxy of up to 5 carbon atoms.
 10. Purine compound asclaimed in claim 1 wherein A is alkylene of 2 to 5 carbon atoms. 11.Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 wherein A is hydroxyalkylene of 2to 5 carbon atoms.
 12. Purine compound as claimed in claim 1 designated6-(2-(4-(2-chlorophenyl)-piperazino)-ethylamino)-purine.
 13. Purinecompound as claimed in claim 1 designated6-(3-(4-(2-methoxyphenyl)-piperazino)-propylamino)-purine.
 14. Purinecompound as claimed in claim 1 designated6-(3-(4-(3-chlorophenyl)-piperazino)-propylamino)-purine.
 15. Purinecompound as claimed in claim 1 designated6-(3-(4-phenyl-piperazino)-propylamino)-purine.